Big Word Love

gotoseagrl · 06-04-2010, 09:25 PM

unbeknownst - without someone's knowledge

Diva · 06-04-2010, 09:56 PM

Pianoforte ~ what we now call the Piano was originally called the pianoforte. Its predecessor was the harpsichord, which could only play one volume, no matter how hard one pounded on the keys. It's strings were plucked by quills.

But the pianoforte's (invented in 1709 by Christofori) strings were struck with felt-covered 'hammers' and it could be played softly (Italian: piano) and loudly (Italian: forte) depending on how hard one struck the keys.

Eventually, the 'forte' was dropped to what we know today as the piano.

apretty · 06-04-2010, 10:06 PM

obscurantist - one who is deliberately vague.

Nat · 06-04-2010, 10:34 PM

lexicographical - Of or relating to lexicography

lexicography - the applied study of the meaning, evolution, and function of the vocabulary units of a language for the purpose of compilation in book form-in short, the process of dictionary making.

double dactyl - A word with two dactyls, such as counterintelligence or parliamentarian (or lexicographical)

dactyl - it is a stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables—the opposite is the anapaest.

anapaest - two unstressed followed by a stressed syllable - the opposite is the dactyl.

Anyway, this woman's love of words is so hot - especially when she says "lexicographical."

Waldo · 06-04-2010, 10:36 PM

Sesquipedalian - one who uses big words!

Nat · 06-04-2010, 10:39 PM

discrete vs discreet

discrete - apart or detached from others; separate; distinct: six discrete parts. (when the word is used in math, this is the word being used)

discreet - judicious in one's conduct or speech, esp. with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.

Nat · 06-04-2010, 11:08 PM

polysemy - a diversity of meanings for a given word.

"Table," "set," and "play" are polysemous words.

Nat · 06-04-2010, 11:19 PM

just another Much Ado About Nothing quote - because it mentions the seductive qualities of big words

Quote:

Claudio:
I never tempted her with word too large,
But, as a brother to his sister, show'd
Bashful sincerity, and comely love.

Hero:
And seem'd I ever otherwise to you?

Claudio:
Out on thy seeming, I will write against it:
You seem to me as Dian in her orb,
As chaste as is the bud ere it be blown;
But you are more intemperate in your blood
Than Venus, or those pamper'd animals
That rage in savage sensuality.

06-04-2010, 09:25 PM	#1
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06-04-2010, 10:36 PM	#5
Waldo Member How Do You Identify?: Special Snowflake Preferred Pronoun?: she/her Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wine Country, Oregon Posts: 470 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 22 Thanked 792 Times in 238 Posts Rep Power: 1006288	Sesquipedalian - one who uses big words! __________________ Perved lately? \| My website \| NEW: lez.org

06-04-2010, 09:56 PM	#2
Diva Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Diva Preferred Pronoun?: Diva Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chez Diva Posts: 11,879 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,263 Thanked 17,174 Times in 5,239 Posts Rep Power: 0	Pianoforte ~ what we now call the Piano was originally called the pianoforte. Its predecessor was the harpsichord, which could only play one volume, no matter how hard one pounded on the keys. It's strings were plucked by quills. But the pianoforte's (invented in 1709 by Christofori) strings were struck with felt-covered 'hammers' and it could be played softly (Italian: piano) and loudly (Italian: forte) depending on how hard one struck the keys. Eventually, the 'forte' was dropped to what we know today as the piano.

06-04-2010, 10:06 PM	#3
apretty Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: sea shell Relationship Status: married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 1,687 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,927 Thanked 4,373 Times in 1,012 Posts Rep Power: 21474853	obscurantist - one who is deliberately vague.

06-04-2010, 10:34 PM	#4
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender (DID System) Preferred Pronoun?: he/him or alter-specific Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central TX Posts: 3,537 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,047 Thanked 13,967 Times in 2,589 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	lexicographical - Of or relating to lexicography lexicography - the applied study of the meaning, evolution, and function of the vocabulary units of a language for the purpose of compilation in book form-in short, the process of dictionary making. double dactyl - A word with two dactyls, such as counterintelligence or parliamentarian (or lexicographical) dactyl - it is a stressed syllable followed by two unstressed syllables—the opposite is the anapaest. anapaest - two unstressed followed by a stressed syllable - the opposite is the dactyl. Anyway, this woman's love of words is so hot - especially when she says "lexicographical."

06-04-2010, 10:39 PM	#6
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender (DID System) Preferred Pronoun?: he/him or alter-specific Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central TX Posts: 3,537 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,047 Thanked 13,967 Times in 2,589 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	discrete vs discreet discrete - apart or detached from others; separate; distinct: six discrete parts. (when the word is used in math, this is the word being used) discreet - judicious in one's conduct or speech, esp. with regard to respecting privacy or maintaining silence about something of a delicate nature; prudent; circumspect.

06-04-2010, 11:08 PM	#7
Nat Senior Member How Do You Identify?: bigender (DID System) Preferred Pronoun?: he/him or alter-specific Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central TX Posts: 3,537 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,047 Thanked 13,967 Times in 2,589 Posts Rep Power: 21474855	polysemy - a diversity of meanings for a given word. "Table," "set," and "play" are polysemous words.